PATTO-PATTO-

Lets raise the bar for awhile and get into a dear but almost forgotten masterpiece from 1970. Mike Patto set this band together with members from Timebox and got signed to new label Vertigo. Their first album was recorded live in the studio and outqualifies most albums from this year. Highly acclaimed by reviewers and fans this album fell short when it got to sales figures. Hard to say why but the Music is more advanced and maybe a touch of to “jazz” coloured.

The style in Hard/prog/psych/ rock with superman skills on the instruments just´s upset you why more people don´t recognize this album. The feeling of  high above all others but so below in recognizion is just eminent.

The guitar works are phenomenal and the vocals are stretch to the limit. Funky notes from the bass just add´s up when the drummer steals the show. This is not only good, it´s f**king fabolous!! 🙂 The production is a bit hollow due to the live session but that is something secondery because the songs are so strong. I can´t pick out any standout song and the reason is that all tunes are strong in style and deliverence. Talk about slap in the face effect!! 🙂

Whatabout the drummer, John Halsey?? High drive and jawdropping striking abilities signify´s this drummer. The hitratio is just like mechanical monkey and this is just what Í´m been waiting for. Just enjoy laidback and Closed Eyes to indulge the terrific drumming. There´s something going on in every song so it won´t be a bore. This is high class drumming and especily with the knowledge that this is a live session in the studio. Two thumbs up!!! 🙂

Prices wary between great copies and reissues but there´s no hesitation you should get this record if you´re in for Hard/prog/psych rock Music from Britain with a Heavy dose of “jazz” seasoning. This one of those great surprises in Life and I can only smile when this album presents itself on the turntable. Happy, happy… 🙂

VINYLRATING/GRADE

8-EXCELLENT-HEAD ON RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES COLLISION WITH A FREIGHT TRAIN!-